Converting 6060 to T56 magnum
07-03-2019, 10:35 AM
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Converting 6060 to T56 magnum I am fairly far along in my V8 Miata conversion and I am at the point of getting the transmission ready for use. The conversion needs either a T56 magnum or a 6060 with a Magnum tail (and supporting mods) so that the shifter lands at the right point and the driveshafts match up in length. I have a 6060 from a 2014 Camaro that is pretty much unused, zero sign of wear, I tore it down and shipped the input shaft off to Tick performance for them to modify so it matches the new output shaft needed to use the T56 tail. https://www.tickperformance.com/tr-6...onversion-kit/ All the parts came in and I am ready to start but there isn't much out there for a guide on how to best do this. Overall I get the idea, pull everything off the original mainshaft and put it on the new mainshaft, then reassemble. Can anyone suggest a good resource for doing this sort of conversion that dives deeper into the details.
07-10-2019, 08:38 PM
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I am fairly far along in my V8 Miata conversion and I am at the point of getting the transmission ready for use. The conversion needs either a T56 magnum or a 6060 with a Magnum tail (and supporting mods) so that the shifter lands at the right point and the driveshafts match up in length. I have a 6060 from a 2014 Camaro that is pretty much unused, zero sign of wear, I tore it down and shipped the input shaft off to Tick performance for them to modify so it matches the new output shaft needed to use the T56 tail. https://www.tickperformance.com/tr-6...onversion-kit/ All the parts came in and I am ready to start but there isn't much out there for a guide on how to best do this. Overall I get the idea, pull everything off the original mainshaft and put it on the new mainshaft, then reassemble. Can anyone suggest a good resource for doing this sort of conversion that dives deeper into the details.
Andrew
07-12-2019, 05:01 PM
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Easiest conversion wold be convert the 6060 to cash, then convert the cash to a Magnum lol
And a Magnum with a separate bellhousing, will surely make life easier in a tight install like a Miata ?
And a Magnum with a separate bellhousing, will surely make life easier in a tight install like a Miata ?
07-14-2019, 10:29 AM
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Start with a T56 rebuild guide. The PDF is out there for the Tremec (nearly identical to the Borg Warner) version.
Lock rings are replaced by half-circle washers and retaining rings on some locations along the main shaft. Pullling and installing gears on the one-piece countershaft is different as well. The detent under the inspection cover of the T56 is now in the front case adapter plate.
It will get you there; else ask questions.
Lock rings are replaced by half-circle washers and retaining rings on some locations along the main shaft. Pullling and installing gears on the one-piece countershaft is different as well. The detent under the inspection cover of the T56 is now in the front case adapter plate.
It will get you there; else ask questions.
